Nutrients Flashcards
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates provide glucose which is then converted into energy
-bread
-milk
-popcorn
Fats
Fats help absorb vitamins and protect the organs
-avocado
-meat
Dairy
Proteins
Proteins protect from diseases. Provides structural support, catalyse chemical reactions. Also builds and repairs muscles
-lentails
-cheese
-avocado
Energy
Energy is used to sustain metabolism, including their muscular activity
-fruit
-veg
-bread
Vitamins
Vitamins help keep your nerves healthy and resist infections
-carrot
-potatoes
-liver
Fat and water soluble
Soluble are used to make vision, bones, health, immune functions and coagulations stronger
-liver
-meat
-dairy
Vitamin D
Helps body absorbs and retain calcium and phosphorus
-egg yolk
-milk
-salmon
Vitamin E
helps with vision and reproduction and also helps with the health of blood, brain and skin
-sunflower
-almond
-spinach
Iron
Iron carry’s oxygen through that blood
-red meats
-nuts
-spinach
Vitamin C
Helps protect your cells against the effect of free radicalas
-kiwi fruit
-strawberry’s
-bell pepper
Vitamin B
Helps blood cells function propetly
Egg
Avocado
Salmon
Vitamin K
Vitamin K proteins are used to help with blood clotting and builds bone
-spinach
Broccoli
Asparagus
Vitamin A
Provides the nutrients important for vision, growth, call division, reproductions and immunity
Tomatoes
Bell peppers
Milk
Minerals
Used to build strong bones and teeth
Meat
Fish
Dairy
Calciums
To grow health of bones, teeth and helps with blooding clotting and grows muscle health
Dairy
Salmon
Almond
